DEFENDER is the Army’s largest annual opportunity to exercise moving personnel and equipment into theater across modes for initial and follow-on operations critical to Large Scale Combat Operations. Led by U.S. Army Europe and Africa, the exercise focuses on the strategic deployment of CONUS-based forces, employment of Army Prepositioned Stock and follow-on exercises demonstrating lethality and interoperability with Allies and partners

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U.S. Air Force participates in Freedom Flag 25-1
1st Marine Aircraft Wing
April 29, 2025 | 2:46
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft with the 36th Fighter Squadron from Osan Air Base takeoff from Gwangju Air Base, South Korea, during exercise Freedom Flag 25-1, April 24, 2025. FF25-1 is a military exercise between U.S. and Republic of Korea air forces designed to enhance readiness through realistic, complex training scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Chloe Johnson)
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U.S. Air Force participates in Freedom Flag 25-1
U.S. Air Force participates in Freedom Flag 25-1
USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
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USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
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USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
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USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
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USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
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USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
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USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
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USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
Marine Air Support Squadron 1 change of command ceremony
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Marine Air Support Squadron 1 change of command ceremony
1-149th Infantry “Mountain Warriors” Participate in Exportable Combat Training Center Exercise
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1-149th Infantry “Mountain Warriors” Participate in Exportable Combat Training Center Exercise
1-149th Infantry “Mountain Warriors” Participate in Exportable Combat Training Center Exercise
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1-149th Infantry “Mountain Warriors” Participate in Exportable Combat Training Center Exercise
MRF-D: 25.3: Mid-Deployment Message
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MRF-D: 25.3: Mid-Deployment Message
B-Roll: MRF-D 25.3: U.S. Marines and partner nation forces participate in Operation Render Safe 25.1
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B-Roll: MRF-D 25.3: U.S. Marines and partner nation forces participate in Operation Render Safe 25.1
Washington Army National Guard and Central Pierce Fire Department Water Bucket Training
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Washington Army National Guard and Central Pierce Fire Department Water Bucket Training
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SBD 1 Mission Video
Clearing the Past, Protecting the Future: Operation Render Safe 25.1
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MRF-D 25.3: 2nd Bn., 1st Marines completes Predator Series 2025
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MRF-D 25.3: 2nd Bn., 1st Marines completes Predator Series 2025
MRF-D 25.3: Predator Series 2025 final video intro
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MRF-D 25.3: Predator Series 2025 final video intro
1 SOLRS restores fire truck with rare in-house engine swap
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1 SOLRS restores fire truck with rare in-house engine swap
1 SOLRS restores fire truck with rare in-house engine swap
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1 SOLRS restores fire truck with rare in-house engine swap
Alpha Battery 2-1 Certifies on Missile Systems at Kunsan AB
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Alpha Battery 2-1 Certifies on Missile Systems at Kunsan AB
India Company Rifle Qual
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India Company Rifle Qual
MRF-D 25.3: Southern Jackaroo 25
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MRF-D 25.3: Southern Jackaroo 25
Task Force Sapper Marines fortify southern border
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Task Force Sapper Marines fortify southern border
MRF-D 25.3: Southern Jackaroo 25 Teaser
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MRF-D 25.3: Southern Jackaroo 25 Teaser
Bamboo Eagle 25-1 B-Roll
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Bamboo Eagle 25-1 B-Roll
Wyvern 1 Radio: June 13, 2025
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Wyvern 1 Radio: June 13, 2025
1-181st Field Artillery Regiment conducts Annual Training
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1-181st Field Artillery Regiment conducts Annual Training
ITX 3-25 SB-300 Training (9:16)
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ITX 3-25 SB-300 Training (16:9)
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